After Operating Safety
General Safety
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Clean grass and debris from the machine to help
prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in any enclosure.
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Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
Hauling Safety
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine.
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Secure the machine.
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The engine is not to be used to lift the machine, as
sharp edges could cause injury.
Maintenance Safety
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Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug
before performing any maintenance procedure.
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Wear gloves and eye protection when servicing
the machine.
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The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury. Wear gloves when
servicing the blade.
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
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Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak.
Fuel is flammable and explosive, and can cause
personal injury. Run the engine dry to remove the
fuel with a hand pump; never siphon the fuel.
Safety and Instructional Decals
Important:
Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any
area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing.
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1.
Cutting/dismemberment
hazard of hand or foot,
cutting unit—keep your
hands and feet away from
moving parts.
2.
Read the
Operator’s
Manual
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